In this piece The Witness chronicles the biography, net worth and the career of popular Nigerian pop singer, Teniola Apata.
Teni is a highly gifted and professional Songwriter, Singer and Entertainer. Teni is Jovial, funny, and free-spirited in nature.
Before we dig deep about her Biography, here’s a summary of her profile.
Teni At A Glance
Full Name: Teniola Apata
Stage Name: Teni
Date of Birth: 12th December, 1992.
Age: 29 years
Profession: Singer, Songwriter and Entertainer
Genre: Afro
Record Label: Dr. Dolor Entertainment
Net Worth: $2.6 Million
Teni Biography and Early Life
Teniola Apata is Professionally known as “Teni”. She is a talented Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer.
Teni was born in Lagos State on 12th December, 1992. She is currently 29 years old.
She hails from Ekiti State. She was just two years old, when her father, Mr Apata who was a retired Brigadier General was assassinated in 1995.
She’s a younger sister to popular Nigerian Singer, Niniola Apata.
Teni is flexible, dynamic and very creative in her style of music. Almost everything around her inspires her music.
While growing, Teni joined the school band, where she played the drums.
Also, as a child, she and her siblings were restricted from going out, so they always stayed in the corridor singing on top of their voices.
Teni is a lover of Basketball. She once revealed that if she wasn’t doing music, she would probably be a professional Basketballer.
Teni has keen interest in business, charity, and technology. She has high level of confidence in her mum.
Teni Education
Teni attended Apata Memorial High School and later preceded to American InterContinental University where she obtained degree in business administration.
Teni Music Career
In 2017, Teni released her debut single ‘Amen’ under the Shizzi Magic Fingers Record Label.
She then left Shizzi magic fingers, and signed with Dr Dolor Entertainment, where she’s been till today.
Teni rose to fame after her hit single “Fargin” went viral in September 2017.
She made her breakthrough after the release of her hit singles titled “Askamaya”, “Case” and “Uyo Meyo”.
She has made an impressive name for herself in the music industry, following several amazing hit singles and collaborations with top artistes.
Teni is undoubtedly free-spirited, incredible, amazing, creative, and super talented Nigerian singer.
Popular Songs by Teni
Amen – 2016
Fargin – 2017
Wait – 2018
Pareke – 2018
Lagos – 2018
Askamaya – 2018
Fake Jersey – 2018
Shake Am – 2018
Case – 2018
Pray – 2018
Uyo Meyo – 2018
Party Next Door – 2019
Ololo – 2019
Sugar Mummy – 2019
Power Rangers – 2019
Super woman – 2019
Litty lit – 2020
Hustle – 2021
Injure Me – 2021
Teni Awards and Nominations
Rookie of the year at the Headies – 2018
Most Promising Act to Watch at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards – 2018
Best New Artist at the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival – 2018
Premium Times newspaper named her as one of the six Nigerian breakout stars, viral sensations – 2018
Teni was featured on YouTube Music’s Trending Artist on the Rise – 2019
Nominee for the Best New International Act at the BET Awards – 2019
Artiste of the Year award at the Top Naija Music Award – 2019
Won Best female MVP under 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards.
Won Best Vocal Performance (Female) Under 2019 The Headies
Won Most Promising Act to Watch under 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Teni Net Worth
Teni current net worth is estimated at $2.6 million
Teni Social media Handle
You can follow Teni via her verified social media accounts:
Instagram: @tenientertainer
Twitter: @tenientertainer